Aircraft Mechanic I (MH-47 Flight Engineer)

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Engineer) troubleshoots malfunctions on aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, axillary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.

• This worker will read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Minimum of 250 flight hours required.
• CH/MH-47 or civilian experience is preferred.
• Documented Military/DOD Service School or Civilian/FAA equivalent training desired.
• Current and Active Secret Level Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Secure Technologies (AST), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AST, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AST provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AST’s capabilities provide agile, innovative, and trusted information technology solutions to achieve, maintain and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance.

As an AST employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.